New Colombo Plan Online

NCP Online is the nomination and application website for the New Colombo Plan (NCP) Scholarship Program.

The NCP Scholarship Program provides opportunities for Australian undergraduate students to undertake semester-based study, internships/ mentorships and language training in eligible Indo-Pacific locations. Further information is available on the New Colombo Plan Scholarship Program website.

To access the NCP Scholarship Program 2027 round guidelines – which contain information about eligibility requirements, selection processes and how to apply – please visit GrantConnect website.

To access NCP Scholarship Program 2027 FAQs and the template Scholarship Agreement, please see: New Colombo Plan Scholarship Program | Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Nominations

The nomination period for the 2026 Round is 12 Aug 2025 - 26 August 2025 (11:30 PM AEST).

Applications

The application period for the 2026 Round is 27 Aug 2025 - 23 September 2025 (11:30 PM AEST).